True Blood: What the Heck Is Going on With Bill and Eric? Have They Gone Crazy?

Holy moly, there was a lot to this episode! So rather than keep you with a lengthy intro, let's just get right to the recap, shall we?

Blood in the Big Easy

Last week we left off with Russell killing Roman (P.S. Who else wished they had kept Christopher Meloni's character around a bit longer?). We pick up this episode with the authority seemingly capturing Russell again. Salome calls Eric and Bill in to meet with her, but, to their surprise, Nora and Russell are there, too. Salome reveals that she was the one who dug Russell up (and had Roman killed) because it was what the book ordained (or some-such). She invites the guys to participate in a special ceremony she's hosting--she plans to forgive Russell in front of the other chancellors. During the ceremony, Russell plays the part of a religious fanatic well, and Salome says they're all going to drink the blood of Lillith. One chancellor speaks out and refuses, but Russell kills him immediately. Before you can say "Boo," the others are on board to drink, including Eric and Bill. When Bill asks Eric if it's safe to drink a vampire's blood, he says it won't do anything. Next thing you know, the crew is stumbling down Bourbon Street, drunk/tipsy/high on V. They arrive at a karaoke bar, where a bride-to-be is singing to her new groom. But because this is True Blood, the sweet scene doesn't last long--the vamps start feasting on everyone in the bar. Ack, it's one of the more gruesome scenes we've seen all season, and I felt icky watching it. As they're feeding, a horribly CGI-d naked lady appears, who I assume is Lillith. At the same time, the spirit of Eric's maker, Godric, appears to him and says "This is wrong, you know this, but your sister does not. Save her, my son." Eric looks up horrifed at Nora aaannddd scene.

Sam Merlotte and the Case of the Supe-Killers

While Andy deals with the creepy coroner and a dim-wit officer, Sam sniffs around the storeroom of the Vamp "protection" store and finds the masks that the Supe-killers have been using. He goes to the hospital to tell Luna she's safer there, even though she wants to leave to help find the killers. But, she doesn't have to go far--they'll come to her, it seems. Luckily, Sam had stayed way past visiter hours and smells the killer before he can attack.

Fairy School

Sookie wakes up to the fairies testing her luminosity, whatever that means. They tell her she's safe with them, but Sookie responds, "Like hell I am, you're one of the b*tches that zapped me!" Good point. They tell Sookie that her fae magic is depleting because she's only half magical. But, on the bright side, there's more she's capable of doing, with their help. Sookie declines the offer, for now. Back at her place, Jason makes her breakfast in bed and tells her not to be upset about learning that her parents' death might have been caused, in a roundabout way, by her blood. In return for his kind words, she gives him her bacon, which is definitely a fair trade. That night, Jason goes to Jessica's to have another heart-to-heart about his parents being murdered by vampires. She tells Jason not all vampires are the same and starts to kiss him. But there's blood on her lips from a recent conquest, and Jason is PISSED. They fight, she starts to feed on him, he shoots her in the head, and she kicks him out. Man, I was hoping to see this relationship work.

Other Notes of Interest: -Even though it's an ancient vampire religion, Steve Newlin is right at home among this new group of religious fanatics. When you find what works, stick with it, I guess. -Hoyt, STEP AWAY from the hate group. NOW. -Soooo... is Alcide over Sookie that fast? He's been pining after her forever, and now all of a sudden he's on to this new werelady? Yeah, she's hot, but that was fast. -As Arlene watched her wedding video, I think I teared up a bit, too. -That Lafayette scene. Oh, my. What is this, the Saw movies? Ick. I had to turn away a couple times--mostly whenever they showed his tied-up lips. Also, how bad did that have to hurt when the pregnant lady was taking out his stitches with a giant, probably rusty knife? Ouchies! -Pam, Pam, Pam, Pam, Pam. Crimped hair, really? -Best scene: Blast-from-the-past Sheriff Dearborn telling Andy that his wife's out of town, the hot tub is just right, and he has an experimental ointment, so leave and let him relax!

Anna MoesleinAssistant editor and entertainment writer. University of Missouri grad. Will listen to any song and watch any TV show, movie, or cute puppy video at least once (but probably twice). Eats ice cream or fro-yo daily—extra points if it has coconut.